Francis Austen

British Royal Navy officer (1774–1865)
Person human Q2073813
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Francis Austen

Summary

Francis Austen is a human[1]. He was born in Steventon[2]. He was born on April 23, 1774[3]. He died in Portsmouth[4]. He died on August 10, 1865[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and cartographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Austen's place of birth was Steventon[2].
  • Francis Austen passed away in Portsmouth[4].
  • Francis Austen was born on April 23, 1774[3].
  • Francis Austen died on August 10, 1865[5].
  • Francis Austen's father was George Austen[9].
  • Francis Austen's mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].
  • Among Francis Austen's spouses was Martha Lloyd[11].
  • Among Francis Austen's spouses was Mary Gibson[12].
  • A child of Francis Austen was Catherine Hubback[13].
  • A child of Francis Austen was Mary Jane Austen[14].
  • A child of Francis Austen was Francis William Austen[15].
  • Francis Austen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Francis Austen held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Francis Austen worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Francis Austen worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Francis Austen held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Francis Austen was educated at Royal Naval Academy[19].
  • Francis Austen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Francis Austen is recorded as male[21].
  • Francis Austen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Francis Austen's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • Francis Austen's Commons category is recorded as Frank Austen[24].
  • Francis Austen's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[25].
  • Francis Austen's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Red[26].
  • Francis Austen's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Austen's place of birth was Steventon[2]. He was born on April 23, 1774[3]. His father was George Austen[9]. His mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].

Education

Francis Austen's education included a stint at Royal Naval Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and cartographer[7]. Francis Austen held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[18].

Recognition

Francis Austen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Martha Lloyd[11], a chef[28], 1772–1843[29] and Mary Gibson[12], 1790–1823[30]. Children include Catherine Hubback[13], a writer[31], 1818–1877[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], specialised in creative and professional writing[34]; Mary Jane Austen[14], 1807–1837[35]; and Francis William Austen[15], a naval officer[36], 1809–1858[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38].

Death and Burial

Francis Austen died on August 10, 1865[5]. He died in Portsmouth[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Austen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Francis Austen born?

Born in Steventon[2], Francis Austen…

Where did Francis Austen die?

Francis Austen died in Portsmouth[4].

Who were Francis Austen's parents?

Francis Austen's father was George Austen[9]. Francis Austen's mother was Cassandra Leigh[10].

Who was Francis Austen married to?

Francis Austen's spouses include Martha Lloyd[11] and Mary Gibson[12].

What did Francis Austen do for work?

Francis Austen worked as naval officer[6] and cartographer[7].

Where did Francis Austen go to school?

Francis Austen was educated at Royal Naval Academy[19].

What awards did Francis Austen receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Austen, Francis William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Austen, Francis William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Austen, Francis William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Austen, Francis William (NBD). wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Catherine Hubback, Mary Jane Austen, Francis William Austen
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Place of birth Steventon
    Occupation
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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